Google's chief economist endorses Canada's national AI strategy ahead of launch
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Ian Bailey
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Google's chief economist, Dr. Fabien Curto Millet, praises the Canadian federal government's "AI for all" approach as Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon prepares to launch a national AI strategy. The economist believes the government's disclosure on its AI policy framework shows an understanding that AI tools need broad adoption to maximize economic benefits. Ottawa's strategy includes up to $100-million in funding to expand an Ontario-based health data project nationwide.
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the government's disclosure to date on its long-awaited AI policy framework shows the minister understands artificial intelligence tools need to be broadly understood and used to realize their full economic benefit
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